Carrie Lee Elementary

Decorah Community School District
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
198 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 4th
School Overview
Carrie Lee Elementary School is located in Decorah, Iowa, and serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Decorah Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body.

In addition to its commitment to academic excellence, Carrie Lee Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its location in Decorah to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to collaborate, think critically, and participate actively in school life. By prioritizing individualized instruction and maintaining strong partnerships with families, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
198
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    171 (86.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Decorah Community School District
Phone: (563)382-3771
Website: http://www.decorah.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 4th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 88
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
John Cline Elementary School
Decorah Community School District
354 Students
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd